Tax Free weekends are here and it’s in time for back-to-school season! Everyone is excited about Sales Tax Holidays because during this time you can save money by shopping tax-free on select items like school supplies, computers, clothing, and more. Many online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target participate as well. Please note that each state may have specific items that are not eligible, so make sure to check out their lists.
Check out the dates for each of the states below, and a few categories the tax-free is eligible for!
Tax-Free Shopping Weekends 2023!
Florida is first with a two-week long tax-free shopping holiday. A second exemption period will begin Monday, January 1, 2024, and extend through Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Back-to-School Items Excluded from Tax in Most States
- Laptops, Desktops, Tablets
- Computer Related Accessories
- Handbags, Backpacks, Wallets, Diaper Bags
- Clothing and Shoes
- School Supplies – crayons, scissors, notebooks, folders etc
- Learning Aids – flashcards, matching games, puzzles, interactive books
Which States are Doing Back To School Tax Free Shopping?
- Connecticut August 20 – 26 – clothing and footwear up to $100/item.
- Maryland August 13 – 19 – clothing & footwear up to $100/item.
- Massachusetts August 12 – 13
- Texas August 11 – 13 – clothing and shoes up to $100/item, school supplies & backpacks up to $100/item.
- New Jersey August 26 – September 4 – computers up to $3,000, no limit on school, art supplies & instructional materials.
Alabama July 21 – 31 – clothing up to $100/item, computers up to $750/item, school supplies up to $50/item, books up to $30/item.Arkansas August 5 – 6 – clothing up to $100/item, no limit on school supplies.Florida July 24 – August 6 – clothing up to $60/item, backpacks up to $60/item, school supplies up to $15/item, computers up to $1,000/item.Iowa August 4 – 5 – clothing & footwear for $100/item.Mississippi July 28 – July 29 – clothing & footwear up to $100/item, school supplies up to $100/item.Missouri August 4 – 6 – clothing & shoes up to $100/item, school supplies up to $50/transaction, computer equipment up to $1,500/item.New Mexico August 4 – 6 – clothing up to $100/item, school supplies up to $30/item, computers up to for $1,000, computer equipment up to $500.Ohio August 4 – 6 – clothing up to $75/item, school supplies up to $20/item.Oklahoma August 4 – 6 – clothing up to $100/item.South Carolina August 4 – 6 – clothing, school supplies, computers, books, bathroom and linen (no limit stated).Tennessee July 28 – July 30 – clothing up to $100/item, school supplies up to $100/item, computers up to $1,500/item.West Virginia August 4 – 7 – clothing up to $125/item, school supplies up to $50/item, sports equipment up to $150/item, computers/tablet up to $500/item.
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Excellent information
Glad to help! 🙂
This is the only time I plan-to do any of my back-to-school shopping.
I will get it
hi can i have free or free shopping please🙏🙏
Hi there! Unfortunately, in this deal, you can only score tax-free on laptops, desktops, tablets, computer accessories, and many more! Make sure to check if your state offers tax-free Shopping. If you wish to check our latest posts for freebies, you can check it all out here. Hope you score a great deal!
The Massachusetts sales tax holiday for 2023 will be on Saturday & Sunday, August 12 & 13. Includes most retail items up to $2,500 (for personal use)